Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach
House in Destin, FL
16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Welcome to Ahoy Bay your perfect family getaway!
⚓︎ Sleeps 16 people (includes children & infants per County regulations)
⚓︎ 3 blocks from the white sand beaches of Destin
⚓︎ Amazing lagoon style community pool steps away from the front door
⚓︎ TWO living rooms to spread out
⚓︎ Arcade console and games in upstairs living room
⚓︎ Gated community with private security patrol
⚓︎ 5 king bedrooms, plus twin bunk room
⚓︎ Spacious, newly decorated beach house
⚓︎ 3 parking spaces
A beautifully updated 6 BR/3.5 BA, 3 story beach house is the perfect place for your family to gather. Located in the gated Villages of Crystal Beach you will enjoy the benefits of the best resort pool in Destin while being close to the beach. Don't feel like walking to the beach? Enjoy our free community beach shuttle (available during peak seasons).
⚓︎ Community Pool - 1 min walk (3 houses away)
⚓︎ Beach - 8 minute walk
⚓︎ Destin Commons - 0.5 miles
⚓︎ Dolphin Reef - 3 miles
⚓︎ Crab Island - 5.5 miles
⚓︎ Harborwalk Village - 6 miles
Driving times can vary drastically depending on the season.
Basic Rules
• This is NOT a party house
• No Smoking
• No Pets
Please read the Rental Requirements down below.
⚓︎ Community Amenities ⚓︎
• Heated Pool: Mar 1-Apr 13, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, & New Years Week
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1-Apr 13, Memorial Day weekend through October
• Additional parking is available on a first come basis. A fee may be charged.
⚓︎ Bedrooms & Floors ⚓︎
• 1st Floor - Living Room | Kitchen | Half Bath | Master Bedroom (ensuite)
• 2nd Floor - Second Living Room | Full Bath | 2 King Bedrooms | Laundry Room
• 3rd Floor - 2 King Bedrooms | Twin Bunk Room | Full Bathroom
⚓︎ Ahoy Bay Amenities ⚓︎
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Smart TVs in every room
• Coffee bar
• Milkshake bar in upstairs game room
• Arcade console in upstairs game room
• Full size washer & dryer
• Beach towels, beach chairs, & beach wagon provided
⚓︎ Villages of Crystal Beach Amenities ⚓︎
• Zero entry, 30,000 sq/ft Lagoon style pool just steps from your front door
• Community hot tub and tiki bar for gatherings
• Pool/Hot Tub wristbands for registered guests
• Free Beach Shuttle during peak seasons
• Gated community with on site security for extra peace of mind
Arrival/Departure
• You will receive the gate & house codes 48 hours prior to arrival.
• Check-in is 4pm (your door code will activate at 4pm exactly)
• Check-out is promptly by 10am
Sorry we can not offer early check-ins or late check-outs in order to provide enough time for our cleaners to prepare the house for the next guest. A $150 fee is charged for late check-outs.
Parking Rules (per HOA & the City of Destin)
• We are permitted for a maximum of three (3) vehicles.
• Golf carts are NOT allowed.
• Street parking (or vehicles hanging over into the street) is not allowed.
• Limited overflow parking is available.
• No boats, jet skis, trailers, or RV are allowed in the complex.
Other Notes
• We provide fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash can liners to get you through the first couple of days. Additional supplies are the responsibility of the guests.
• No Smoking - This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $500 plus any additional cleaning fees.
• No Parties
• No Pets
IN ORDER TO RENT THIS PROPERTY:
• Person with the platform account is the “Booking Guest”
• Booking Guest must be 25 or older and submit government-issued ID to confirm age within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must sign and return the Rental Agreement within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must stay at the property for the entire reservation dates (booking for others is not allowed)
• Credit card must be in Booking Guest's name
In other words, ALL these must be in the SAME NAME.
⚓︎ Sleeps 16 people (includes children & infants per County regulations)
⚓︎ 3 blocks from the white sand beaches of Destin
⚓︎ Amazing lagoon style community pool steps away from the front door
⚓︎ TWO living rooms to spread out
⚓︎ Arcade console and games in upstairs living room
⚓︎ Gated community with private security patrol
⚓︎ 5 king bedrooms, plus twin bunk room
⚓︎ Spacious, newly decorated beach house
⚓︎ 3 parking spaces
A beautifully updated 6 BR/3.5 BA, 3 story beach house is the perfect place for your family to gather. Located in the gated Villages of Crystal Beach you will enjoy the benefits of the best resort pool in Destin while being close to the beach. Don't feel like walking to the beach? Enjoy our free community beach shuttle (available during peak seasons).
⚓︎ Community Pool - 1 min walk (3 houses away)
⚓︎ Beach - 8 minute walk
⚓︎ Destin Commons - 0.5 miles
⚓︎ Dolphin Reef - 3 miles
⚓︎ Crab Island - 5.5 miles
⚓︎ Harborwalk Village - 6 miles
Driving times can vary drastically depending on the season.
Basic Rules
• This is NOT a party house
• No Smoking
• No Pets
Please read the Rental Requirements down below.
⚓︎ Community Amenities ⚓︎
• Heated Pool: Mar 1-Apr 13, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, & New Years Week
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1-Apr 13, Memorial Day weekend through October
• Additional parking is available on a first come basis. A fee may be charged.
⚓︎ Bedrooms & Floors ⚓︎
• 1st Floor - Living Room | Kitchen | Half Bath | Master Bedroom (ensuite)
• 2nd Floor - Second Living Room | Full Bath | 2 King Bedrooms | Laundry Room
• 3rd Floor - 2 King Bedrooms | Twin Bunk Room | Full Bathroom
⚓︎ Ahoy Bay Amenities ⚓︎
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Smart TVs in every room
• Coffee bar
• Milkshake bar in upstairs game room
• Arcade console in upstairs game room
• Full size washer & dryer
• Beach towels, beach chairs, & beach wagon provided
⚓︎ Villages of Crystal Beach Amenities ⚓︎
• Zero entry, 30,000 sq/ft Lagoon style pool just steps from your front door
• Community hot tub and tiki bar for gatherings
• Pool/Hot Tub wristbands for registered guests
• Free Beach Shuttle during peak seasons
• Gated community with on site security for extra peace of mind
Arrival/Departure
• You will receive the gate & house codes 48 hours prior to arrival.
• Check-in is 4pm (your door code will activate at 4pm exactly)
• Check-out is promptly by 10am
Sorry we can not offer early check-ins or late check-outs in order to provide enough time for our cleaners to prepare the house for the next guest. A $150 fee is charged for late check-outs.
Parking Rules (per HOA & the City of Destin)
• We are permitted for a maximum of three (3) vehicles.
• Golf carts are NOT allowed.
• Street parking (or vehicles hanging over into the street) is not allowed.
• Limited overflow parking is available.
• No boats, jet skis, trailers, or RV are allowed in the complex.
Other Notes
• We provide fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash can liners to get you through the first couple of days. Additional supplies are the responsibility of the guests.
• No Smoking - This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $500 plus any additional cleaning fees.
• No Parties
• No Pets
IN ORDER TO RENT THIS PROPERTY:
• Person with the platform account is the “Booking Guest”
• Booking Guest must be 25 or older and submit government-issued ID to confirm age within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must sign and return the Rental Agreement within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must stay at the property for the entire reservation dates (booking for others is not allowed)
• Credit card must be in Booking Guest's name
In other words, ALL these must be in the SAME NAME.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Destin, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Large house and fit our two families well. Kitchen is a little small but well equipped. Pool was great and a short walk to the beach. Communication was fast and easy.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was perfect for our family vacation. Lots of room for everyone! Great experience.
5.0 / 5.0
The hosts were wonderful. Great communicators and we certainly felt well prepared for our visit. The place was well decorated and plenty big enough for the 8 adults and 4 teens. Appreciated that there were plenty of dishes (and back up dishes), kitchen supplies that most places aren’t equipped with, towels (both bath & beach towels), and each bathroom was well stocked with things like nicer shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, qtips, cotton rounds, extra toilet paper, hair dryer. The beds & pillows were comfortable as well. Kids got a kick out of the arcade game in the kids/teens living room. The pool is very lovely and about a 5 min straight walk to the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this house with a party of 14. We had plenty of space for everyone to sleep and hang out. The pool is very close to the house which was convenient. The beach is a short walk so we didn’t use the shuttle. The wagon and beach chairs provided were useful. The host was responsive when I emailed a question. Overall nice stay at this lovely beach house.
5.0 / 5.0
Really good place to stay.
The nearest beach is quite busy so need to plan accordingly
5.0 / 5.0
We loved it! Very spacious, clean, and great location. Second living space was great for kids. Communication was excellent! They checked on us and got right back with any questions. Such a fun week!
3.0 / 5.0
The property wasn't clean. We contacted the owner about visibly dirty pillowcases and cereal on the kitchen floor and they came out right away to change the pillowcases. But there is no way we felt like it was truly clean. And then, while packing, we found an open bottle of spit from chew and medication that belonged to a previous renter. So any questions about whether the property was actually clean...well, it wasn't.
Additionally, it says sleeps 16. There are only bed for 12, plates for maybe 10, glasses for 12, the kitchen is very small. We had 16, 12 were children and there really wasn't enough space.
We have stayed in Villages of Crystal Beach five times over the last 13 years (usually if we are going with a big group) and this will be our last stay. The neighborhood has just gotten very rundown. The beach tram is now a van that you have to call for instead of a golf cart that is just always running. It just wasn't as good as it has been previously and the run down house didn't help.
For the price, you can definitely find something better.
5.0 / 5.0
House was so pretty and clean, enough beds and space for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. Location is amazing, one block walk to the beautiful pool and a short easy walk to the amazing beach. Close to shops and restaurants too. Nothing more we could’ve wanted! No problem communicating w/ hosts either, they were very helpful. High recommend this property!
5.0 / 5.0
Great layout, and nice quick walk to the beach. Situated near lots of activities.
Parking was tough considering the number of rooms, but we made it work. Also would be good to inform folks that there is a very narrow strip that you can bring your own beach stuff too. All things that were small.
Overall my family loved it and we plan to return! :)
5.0 / 5.0
Beach Birthday Weekend
We absolutely loved this home!!! My daughter wanted to celebrate her 9th birthday on the beach and this home was perfect!! We were .90 miles (walking distance) from the beach!! And the walk was very pleasant!! The neighborhood was very nice!!! I have no complaints at all!! And the owners answered questions, in a timely manner!!! Everything was very nice. It was 11 of us. My daughter keeps saying this was the best birthday ever!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Big family vacation
We would stay in this house again. The house has most of everything you need. It does have beach chairs beach towels and a wagon to walk to the beach. The owner was always quick to reply back to us. The walk to the beach isn't too bad. There is a shuttle but we would go too early or too late to be able to use it. The house was very clean. The pool is nice but is around the corner from the house. They do give you a starter set of paper towels toilet paper and trash bags but We didn't realize it isn't that much and with 16 people for a week, it went very fast. Overall we did enjoy the house it was clean and comfortable and we were happy for our stay there!
5.0 / 5.0
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FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Destin?
The average price for a rental in Destin is R 5,591 per night. This rental is R 2,447 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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